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We're NUTS for BIRDS!We've been in the nut business since 1929 and one thing we've learned is that our best customers are bird lovers! So we set up this page just for you guys to share what you know with us. Want us to add new features? Let us know at feedback@nutsonline.com.
Healthy Bird Nutrition...in a Nutshell Healthy Bird Nutrition...in a NutshellIn nature, birds eat what they find: tree nuts, fruits, grains, flowers, and the occasional vegetable. Pet birds should eat as natural a diet as possible, too. We are proud of our inexpensive, simple nuts, fruits and seeds — and bird owners swear by them! Here are suggestions for some popular species. (Just remember that bird diets must include more than just seeds and nuts, and that they definitely cannot eat the human treats we sell like chocolate and coffee!)
Fun and Playful Feeding TipsWe know that birds love to crack our nuts in their beaks and pick out the tasty morsels inside. But you can make snacktime even more delicious for your bird. Here are some great ideas.
Words from your BirdsShare a story about your bird's funny feeding habits! Or tell us how your feathered friend likes his new treats! Upload a photo (JPEGs only, please) of an avian who's "nutting out" for a yummy snack! Click here to post your story and photo! Pistachios My parrot--Oz--loves pistachios No nuts My budgie Bigfoot has never had nuts.He would probably be afraid of them. Ive had him for 4 years and he is just now trusting me so maybe he'll eat a nut out of my hand. We'll see!! 38 birds are NUTS I have 38 birds that go nuts for nuts...this will be one of our favorite sites!~! nuts about nuts my ricco luvs his almonds,we are like everyone else they are so hard to find this time of year.thanks for your website. Zazu loves his walnuts! Service was fantastic from the time I placed my order, to the very short time it took to receive my shipment. I have an Umbrella Cockatoo who loves Walnuts (in shell only) and had just enjoyed his last one. I was frantic to locate more for him even though they are out-of-season. NutsOnline came through for me in a quick and efficient manner. Zazu, my Cockatoo is a happy bird! Thanks for the great service and quality product I received! My keet luvs Brazils! It's really weird but I think my parakeet likes Brazil nuts. Usually these birds prefer peanuts but in this case, I think my parakeet is just taking after its owner! Just wanted to pass along this tip that everyone should try feeding Brazils to your parakeets! My macaw and I wanted to thank you!
Thank you!! My nephew has a blue and gold macaw who loves his walnuts, pecans, peanuts, and most of all pistachios. It is hard to find walnuts and pecans this time of year and all of the pistachios are salted. Thank you for offering a wide variety of quality unsalted nuts that arrived in a matter of two days. I thank you, my sister thanks you, my nephew thanks you, and most of all, Zebra (the macaw) thanks you. I am sure we will be back to order more nuts in the future. |
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A new guest bird expert squawks with us weekly.
Maggie Wright
What should we feed our pet birds? Did you know? It is our responsibility to make sure that our pet companions get the appropriate nutrients they need. A seed/nut only diet is not sufficient because it does not provide all of the nutrients our birds need to keep healthy. There should be a balance of vegetables, fruits, grains/beans, and pellets, as well as nuts and seeds. For African Grey parrots, I generally recommend the following guideline: vegetables 30%; legumes 20%; pellets 20%; seeds/nuts 15%; fruits 10%; and grains 5%. Discuss the specific daily food requirements for your bird with an avian nutritionist and/or avian veterinarian. Fresh, organic vegetables served in the raw live state are great because they give our birds the most nutrients and they contain the needed enzymes to maintain proper digestion. There are many different ways to serve vegetables to the birds, such as chopping them fresh daily, or lightly steaming some of them, and so on. Birds will not eat something unless they know it is food. In the wild, they learn to eat by watching their parents. In the home, they have to learn from us humans. Here are some tips for teaching your bird to eat vegetables. Nuts and seeds for our birds should be unsalted, organic and of human grade quality. Check out many of the different nuts and seeds available on this site. A healthy bird lives on a healthy diet. That is our charge. African Grey parrot expert Maggie Wright authored the popular Barron’s book, AFRICAN GREY PARROTS: A COMPLETE PET OWNER’S MANUAL. She created Nature’s Corner magazine, which explores animal intelligence and sentience. Maggie is owned by three beautiful Grey Parrots: Merlin, Sweet Pea and Kyo. Are you a bird expert? Want to contribute a column? Drop Sarah a note.
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